Casting COPPER Bullets
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- Опубликовано: 2 ноя 2023
- Today I'm experimenting. I want to see if it's possible to cast copper bullets. And I thought it would be fitting to use all the copper jackets I've kept from melting range lead.
As you will find out in this video, the jackets on the bullets are not always copper. It didn't come out perfect but, as it was an experiment, I think I could make some changes and be able to cast my own copper bullets some day.
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I don't know why so many people are getting butthurt lol. It's a fun little project. Keep it up. I always thought about taking some tungsten fishing weight, putting those into solid copper bullets, and casting the top to seal them in with copper and filing them into shape to make a kind of ghetto fun little penetrator.
Nice, very good of you to share your first attempts, flaws and all. Good work, nice to watch!
Thank you
I always thought about doing that, I thought those jackets would have been made of pure copper. You live and you learn.
Ya. Curve balls are thrown every now and then. You live, you learn, you move on. 👍
It's red brass. Gotta have a little guntism to know that though 😂
@@ammoiscurrency5706 That's good to know. Thanks bro. 👍
This is excellent! a couple things to note: 1)The moisture content of Casting sand is paramount so keep it close to spec (you can use a Moisture meter for this) 2) also keeping sand Clean and uniform creates better molds Hope this helps.
Thanks bro
shell casings are made of 70/30 brass 70% copper 30%zinc
And so I figured out. Lol. I was almost sure they were Copper only because of the copper look to them before they are shot. I learn something new everyday. 👍
Plus the added metal of the primers, I remember seeing silver primers
Those are bullet jackets after you melt the lead out , not casings.
Wouldn't it be easier to make a solid copper rod with a decent length and then cut into equal sections and round off one side on each piece?
Copper bullets are milled. I'm trying to find a way to cast them without needing to mill them. I don't mind light sanding.
@@AmericanArtillery I see. Seems like there may be a casting technique to make the process more efficient. I'm guessing that's what you're developing. I'll subscribe to keep up with your developments. I'm interested in trying to cast stuff myself. There must also be a way to cast them with a pocket to fill with lead too. Great stuff! Keep up the fine work!
@@mds6387 I have a few ideas in mind. I liked the idea of casting just the jackets. I might try and do that as well. I appreciate the follow. 👍
@@AmericanArtillery Keep us updated. I'll try to come up with some ideas myself once I get equipped for casting and forging.
@@mds6387 sounds good. Will do
You would be better off glueing a bunch of bullets to sticks and then to a pice of wood and ram it all together in one go. Each time you push into the sand you will distort the other holes and basically ruin them. Also the oil based casting sand isnt great for copper as it gets to hot, your better off with a water sand mixture, as it wont burn.. and pour a lot hotter, so it pours better..
Ya. Well this was an experiment. I'm gonna redo this project at some point with a better plan. Thank you for the feedback. 👍
Always thought about doing this to see how they would turn out....not bad
can you forge a nail clipper?
Are you asking about fingernail clippers? And are you asking if I can melt them or cast them?
@@AmericanArtillery Yes fingernail clippers. And yes-- Can you make a set for yourself?
@@Gnolomweb hook, line, sinker. 😅
@@AmericanArtillery looking forward to your tungsten wire core swaged bullet tutorial.
Я бы такими стрелять бы не стал...😂
These are experimental only. 👍
Everything you need to now how NOT TO DO IT!😅
Lol. I definitely wouldn't recommend repeating what I did. But it was a fun experiment. 😉
"Copper" bullet jackets are not 100% copper... They are made of gilding metal which is basically a brass with high copper content... Around 95/5 copper/zinc although different manufacturers each have their own recipe.
I always thought it was copper sure to the look of the bullets when you buy them. I obviously found out it's more brass than anything. Thank you for the info.
What about Pennys pre 1982
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I suspect there were lead and tin "leftovers" in the copper jackets and that gave you BRONZE
I'm pretty sure that is there case. I'm gonna try again and be much more detailed.
Great video
Thank you
Whatcha bbqin over ther
Help key chain bullet
Hope there for fun only. If not be ready for your firearm to explode
Hiii! I love your videos!
Can you melt a gun?
Thank you for the comment. It is my understanding that gunmetal is an alloy of brass, which I melt all the time, along with some steel (which I can't melt), and plastic, wood, etc. However, I would never venture down that road due to the legalities that may or may not allow someone to do that.
subscribing for more on this development.
Thank you bro. I appreciate it
This seems very energy and time consuming for only four bullets